Premier 1 Ownership Overview
The Beechcraft Premier I is a dual-engine, single pilot capable, light jet which appeals to buyers looking for a private aircraft. Typically, light jets a beneficial in many ways as the single pilot reduces the price, while still providing customers with a luxurious business jet experience and carious amenities. Travelers looking for those amenities gravitate towards any Premier I for sale.
Premier I Cabin Experience
The Premier I is capable of transporting 6 passengers with 1-2 crew members. Its aft lavatory is located at the end of a more than 45ft long fuselage, which is attached to a wingspan which reaches nearly the same length.
Total cabin space is 285 cubic feet, with nearly 200 of that dedicated to the passenger seating area. Typically, each passenger is given just over 30 cubic feet of room, while baggage space reaches nearly 80 cubic feet, broken up into internal and external storage compartments. The cabin is nearly 14ft long and over 5ft wide and tall.
Premier I Mission Profile
Customers who buy a Premier I are searching for a more economical, yet roomy business jet which can operate long distances. Its IFR certification allows it to travel through most weather within reason, and additionally this is the fastest single pilot capable aircraft. The cabin atmosphere is a quiet one as its design works to eliminate as much noise as possible.
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Premier 1 Cost to Own
Acquisition cost for the Premier I typically ranges from $1.5 million to $1.7 million, in the middle of the range set by competitors such as the Citation Ultra and Citation Bravo of roughly $1.3-$1.9 million. When factoring in market depreciation to total annual cost, this aircraft will cost a buyer between $1.1 million and $1.2 million, yearly, nearly $200,000-$300,000 less than that of both competitors.
Premier I Operating Cost
Premier I direct operating cost is around $1,500 per flight hour, which includes fees such as maintenance, crew, and fuel burn, a minimum of $100 less than the Bravo which averages $1,600-$1,700 and the Ultra which is typically $2,000-$2,1000 per hour. Annual fixed cost for the Premier I falls roughly between $425,000 and $430,000, a range its rivals also fall into.
Premier 1 Performance Overview
The Premier I boasts a fuselage which is reliable, as it’s made of a durable and economical carbon fiber/epoxy honeycomb structure. Paired with the single pilot capability and comfort level provided, passengers looking into private jets for sale will see this one as a stand-out from the rest.
Premier I Engines
This light business jet is equipped with two Williams FJ44-2A engines with thrust of 2,300lbs. The engines lack thrust reversers on this aircraft. The Premier I has a max cruise speed of just over 460kts, comparable to many dual-piloted business jets, thus more than the Bravo by nearly 60kts and the Ultra by around 30kts.
The aircraft can land and takeoff in the following field lengths:
- FAR-91: 3,125ft
- FAR-135: 3,906ft
- FAR-121: 5,208ft
Premier I Payload
Max payload for the Premier I is 1,435lbs and with that has the potential to reach over 740nm. Its payload is far less than the Bravo and Ultra as they range from 1,900lbs-2,250lbs, respectively. The range of the Premier I also falls short of its competition by a minimum of 300nm.
Premier I Range
At long-range cruise, the Premier I has a range of over 1,070nm with a typical passenger load, 500nm-600nm short of the Ultra and Bravo.
Premier 1 Specifications
| Premier 1 General Info | |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Class | Light Jet |
| Aircraft Manufacturer | Raytheon / Hawker Beechcraft |
| Aircraft Year of Manufacture | 1998 - 2013 |
| Premier 1 Financial Data | |
| Acquisition Cost | $1,440,000 - $1,760,000 |
| Variable Cost | $1,340 - $1,638/hr |
| Annual Cost | $980,520 - $1,198,414 |
| Fixed Cost | $42,543 - $382,885 |
| Market Depreciation | $110,000 |
| Retail Charter Rate | $2,100/hr |
| Average Charter Net | $811/hr |
| Premier 1 Performance Data | |
| Fuel Burn | 160 gal/hr |
| Max Cruise | 460 kts |
| 135 Landing | 3,906 ft |
| 135 Takeoff | 3,906 ft |
| 91 Landing | 3,125 ft |
| 91 Takeoff | 3,125 ft |
| 121 Landing | 5,208 ft |
| 121 Takeoff | 5,208 ft |
| Max Payload | 1,435 lbs |
| Basic Operating Weight | 8,565 lbs |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 12,500 lbs |
| Premier 1 Cabin Details | |
| Cabin Dimensions | 13'6" x 5'6" x 5'5" |
| Cabin Volume | 402 |
| Seat Count | 5-6 |